|
|
Code |
Packed |
|
| Packing |
2-3 person Backpacker nylon
Tent (team-up w/ someone - rent) |
|
|
|
|
Waterproof ground cloth (size
of Tent - 1 per 2 crew members) |
|
|
|
|
Backpack (try renting first)
w/ padded hip strap |
|
|
|
|
Pack cover (waterproof nylon
or cut-out plastic trash bag) |
|
|
|
|
4-6 plastic bags - assorted
sizes |
|
|
|
| Sleeping |
Sleeping bag (20º) in
waterproof bag lined w/ plastic bag |
|
|
|
|
Sleep clothes - worn only in
sleeping bag |
|
|
|
|
Straps to hold sleeping bag on
pack (better inside pack) |
|
|
|
|
Foam/air-filled sleeping pad |
|
|
|
|
Stocking cap |
|
|
|
| Wearing |
Backpacking boots (better if
broken-in) |
|
|
|
|
Lightweight sneakers, tennis
shoes, or |
|
|
|
|
2-3 pair heavy wool/hiking
socks |
|
|
|
|
2-3 pair lighter inner socks |
|
|
|
|
2-4 changes undergarments |
|
|
|
|
2 hiking shorts |
|
|
|
|
1 long-sleeve shirt |
|
|
|
|
1 long pants (not cotton
jeans) |
|
|
|
|
2 short-sleeve shirts (not
nylon) |
|
|
|
|
Sweater or sweatshirt (better
if wool or fleece) |
|
|
|
|
Hat or cap - flexible, w/ brim |
|
|
|
|
Lightweight jacket/windbreaker
(may substitute rain suit) |
|
|
|
|
Sturdy Rain-suit w/ jacket +
pants |
A |
|
|
| Eating |
Deep bowl |
|
|
|
|
Cup (measuring style) |
|
|
|
|
Spoon |
|
|
|
|
Canteen/Water bottles (2 qt.
minimum total capacity) |
A |
|
|
| Personal |
Small Pocketknife |
A |
|
|
|
Matches or lighter |
ABB |
|
|
|
50 ft. small nylon cord |
S |
|
|
|
Flashlight (small w/ 2x extra
batteries) |
|
|
|
|
Compass |
A |
|
|
|
2 Bandannas or handkerchiefs |
ABB |
|
|
|
Small towel |
BB |
|
|
|
Whistle |
A |
|
|
|
Lip balm |
ABB |
|
|
|
Soap - biodegradable |
BB |
|
|
|
Shampoo |
BBS |
|
|
|
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash |
BB |
|
|
|
Note pad and ballpoint pen |
|
|
|
|
Sunscreen - at least 15SPF |
ABBS |
|
|
|
Other personal hygiene
necessities |
BB |
|
|
|
Gloves |
|
|
|
| 1st Aide |
Moleskin or molefoam |
BB |
|
|
|
5-8 Bandaids |
BB |
|
|
|
1-inch adhesive tape roll |
BBS |
|
|
| Optional |
Insulated undergarments |
|
|
|
|
Sunglasses |
|
|
|
|
Pillow/pillow cover |
|
|
|
|
Swimsuit |
|
|
|
|
Belt |
|
|
|
|
Watch - inexpensive |
|
|
|
|
Insect Hat/face screen |
|
|
|
|
Insect repellent |
BBS |
|
|
|
Foot powder |
BBS |
|
|
|
Paperback book |
|
|
|
|
Cards/games |
|
|
|
|
Fishing equipment + license |
BB |
|
|
|
Camera + film |
BB |
|
|
|
Postcards - pre-stamped |
|
|
|
